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LOT 0791
Roman Nicolo Gemstone with Seated Jupiter with Eagle in Gold Ring
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.55 grams, 24.77 mm overall, 19.08 x 19.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)).
Ellipsoid nicolo cloison with profile figure of Jupiter enthroned and an eagle at his feet; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Provenancewith Gallery Desmet, Belgium.
Private collection, England.
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LOT 0791
Roman Nicolo Gemstone with Seated Jupiter with Eagle in Gold Ring
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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Roman Dark Amber Vessel with Trailing
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Of bulbous form, slender neck, decorated with polychrome swirling trails. 28 grams, 68 mm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Gold Ring with Elliptical Garnet
Roman, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. or laterEstimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Comprising a substantial keeled hoop and raised bezel set with a garnet, the garnet with a central lozenge flanked by two transverse lines, the ring shape is characteristic of Augustan rings. 8.36 grams, 25.87 mm overall, 19.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Private English collection. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12955-245984.
The ring type is characteristic of the Augustan Period, and two further examples are documented by the Romisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum in Mainz. -
Roman Gold Earring Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £304
Each a wire hoop with spiral wire plaque, hook and eye closure. 2.81 grams total, 20-22 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
